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A CADEMIC F ILE All students should keep an academic file with at least the following --- Copies of pertinent correspondence Updated flowchart Unsure of what you’ve completed…view unofficial transcript on Banweb (www.banweb.mtu.edu)www.banweb.mtu.edu Academic Plan Make an appointment with Julie if needed

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A CADEMIC A DVISING A PPOINTMENTS 2-way street --- student and advisor Do your part by planning for your advising appointment Bring a flowchart with completed/transferred courses crossed off Bring a proposed schedule or plan of study to review Planning ahead is very important and very beneficial. Some things to think about: How many credits do you have remaining? Determine how many credits per semester you are comfortable taking Factor in a co-op or study abroad (time away from school)…how will this affect your courses? If you know you will be pursuing a minor/certificate/second degree, plan for those extra credits as well

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F ALL ‘11/S PRING ‘12 C LASSES Use the flowchart as a planning guide --- but be aware of your individual abilities UN2001 and UN2002 can be taken in either order (offered both fall and spring) See Julie for individual help with your schedule

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R EGISTRATION T IPS Civil Engineering Use the flowchart as a guide, not a rule. Most 2000-3000 level courses are offered fall and spring so courses can be re-arranged on the flowchart. Look ahead…how many semesters left? Consider co-ops/study abroad/certificates/minors when planning your last couple years here at MTU.

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R EGISTRATION T IPS Environmental Engineering Keep in mind that many of your required courses are offered only once per year. Pay attention to prerequisites and plan ahead if you stray from the flowchart. Look ahead…how many semesters left? Consider co-ops/study abroad/certificates/minors when planning your last couple years here at MTU.

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R EGISTRATION T IPS To avoid potential time conflicts --- plan your fall and spring semesters at the same time Check prerequisites, class restrictions, etc. before registering Registration forms available in CEE Advising Office (103 Dillman) or online --- (website in previous slide) Fall 2011 Schedule of Classes can be viewed now and Spring 2012 schedule will be available soon

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T RANSFERRING C LASSES TO MTU Many students take classes over the summer at home to get caught up or to lighten future semester loads. Look up transfer equivalencies at http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/students/transfer/ http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/students/transfer/ In order to process incoming transfer credit, an official transcript from your transferring institution must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Information to Remember Upper-division (3000-4000 level) Michigan Tech course transfers require prior written approval from the appropriate department. Current/readmitted Michigan Tech students are required to take UN1001 and UN1002 on campus. If any course that you plan to take off campus is a prerequisite for your next term on campus, you will need to notify Transfer Services. Transfer Services will enter a prerequisite waiver to prevent any course scheduling issues.

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Job Fairs – Fall & Spring www.bigbook.comwww.bigbook.com to search for companies near home (or a location you’d like to work) Talk to employers Check out the Career Center – www.career.mtu.eduwww.career.mtu.edu Julie’s advising announcements OK to send a letter/resume to a company even if there aren’t any positions posted. J OB S EARCHING

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Through your Banweb account: www.banweb.mtu.eduwww.banweb.mtu.edu DARS is replacing the need for paper audits at graduation time. Track your progress. Look at it once in awhile to make sure courses are going into the proper places. If you see something that doesn’t look right, please talk to Julie Ross (jzross@mtu.edu)jzross@mtu.edu DARS – D EGREE A UDIT R EPORTING S YSTEM